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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Here it is...our February kit...Basic Grey Origins. This is my last month with the team and my last kit. We have an awesome special going on right now, too: The next 8 new members will receive our MEMBERS SPECIAL THIS MONTH: Retail Value paper collection of $35.00, yours free when you sign up for a year membership.
Here is a layout I created with this beautiful kit. I added black sticker letters from my stash and my new Cover-a-card Wood Grain stamp from Impression Obsession. I sprayed the stamp with Licorice Shimmerz Spritz to stamp the background. I added a little journaling tag from Elle's Studio.
For the card, I stamped the background with Cover-a-card Large polka dots. I was unsure about the colors, but I love them now! I love using things that are laying around on my desk, like this stamp.
Have a great week.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

All new items are in stock at Elle's Studio. Come and check out all the new Valentine's Day goodies, journaling tags, mini papers, cut outs, mini Valentine's, and more! In addition, there is a HUGE sale on all Limited Quantity Items! Everything in this section is 40% off for the month of January. You must HURRY! Sets are very limited and won't be printed again once they sell out!
I didn't get a chance to use any of the new items for this challenge layout, but I will have something for you soon. The journaling that sums up our holiday season is tucked inside this little kraft envelope. I used Vintage Moments at Christmas tags to write down all the fun things that happened. I used front and back, but you can tuck several of these inside.
The photo is layered over Holiday Paper, Vintage Christmas flash card, Peppermint journaling tags and another Vintage Moments at Christmas tag at the bottom. I stamped snowflake from Let it snow stamp set on my paper background and kraft envelope.
I added Holiday Vintage Snowflake tag to the corner of the photo. I love the little Date and Place strips in black, for the date. They do come in different colors, too.
The Webster's Pages background paper is sprayed with Bed of Roses Shimmerz Spritz and I added Babys Breath Shimmerz Spritz to the envelope. The chipboard house is painted with ivory white paint and Mossy Stone Shimmerz paint. I used mini comb for the house texture.
Create a layout with journaling that sums up your holiday season, upload it to the web and post your link Elle's Studio blog, in the comment section OR email us a photo of your layout. Make sure you get them in by the 25th. Everyone that does will be entered into a drawing for a $30 gift certificate to the shop! Winners will be announced on the 25th.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

I created this little set for someone special. I used Heart Bag Cutting File/Template. The bag is open at the top and comes with additional files to print a handle. I used ribbon around the top to close it. I left the heart opening the way it is because I will slip a clear bag with candy inside. I used Pink Paislee patterned paper from My Scrapbook Nook. I used Martha Stewart punch and added glitter to the cut out flower.
For the card I used All About Valentine's Day printable stamp set. And this file is loaded with phrases and images. I printed the sentiment on Pink Paislee journaling note and I colored the hearts with a marker.

Saturday, January 09, 2010

I found something else to keep me occupied this year. In addition to taking daily photos, again, I am joining Ronda Palazzari and doing weekly ATC cards. She is posting wonderful techniques and word prompts.

How fun are these little cards! I sprayed the background with a light coat of Vintage Hymn Shimmerz Spritz. Then, I applied white branch rub-on. I sprayed over that with Ruby Shimmerz Spritz and stamped polka dots with December Sky Blingz. Pink Paislee cherub stamp, Chick note stamp from Elle's Studio, paper clip and bakers twine from Making Memories and One Bright Spot flower. A while back I found these ATC cards at Michaels, dollar bin, and bought several packages. Didn't know what I was going to do with them at the time, but how perfect are they now! I am so excited.
Week 2 is posted, I better get started on that.
I wanted to share Alex's birthday party invitation that I made. The little robot stamp is from Michaels. I colored him with Prismacolor pencils and gemsol. Other stamps used: Hampton Art, Sassafras Lass and Impression Obsession. Can you guess what the theme is?
One of my favorite projects is published in CardMaker January 2010 issue. It's a tin with a set of four cards using Basic Grey stamps and Pink Paislee patterned paper. Two full pages, 18 &19. If you ever want to check out my publications, I have updated photos here.
>My Scrapbook Nook blog hop and giveaway is still going on in the post below, make sure and leave a comment for a chance to win.